http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/default.asp
The second website which I found intersting is the homepage of a key figure in the concept of Digital Natives and Digitial Immigration, Marc Prensky. The homepage introduces Marc, and gives hyperlinks to different areas and pages. I found the "writitngs" hyperlink to be the most interesting, as on this page a number of articles are published, all to do with Digitial immigration and Digital Natives. Obviously as this website is about Prenskys ideas, it is all very supportive and positive. The website talks about how there is a divide in digital technology, breaking it down into to categories which are age dependent. The website is really up to date, with the most recent publications dating March 2009. There is also an archive of older publications dating back to 2003, so there is a whole host of resourses and articles available. The hyperlinks which give you acess to the articles are shown in red, which makes them stand out on the page, and co-ordinates with the text box at the very top of the page. The layout is generally quite simple, which is effective and is ideal for regular updates to be made.
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Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Website One. (with URL)
[The first of my second batch!!]
http://technologysource.org/article/digital_natives_digital_immigrants/
This webpage was published on The University Of North Carolina's website and is one persons summary and opinions in Digital Natives and Digital Immigration.
The article begins with introducing the work of Marc Prensky, the main figure in the whole notion of digital immigration and natives. It talks about what Prensky said, and moves onto the authors own opinions and experiences. Although he thinks Prensky made soem valid points and a good distinction and understanding of those who grasp technology easier than others, he disagrees with many results Prensky made. Being in his 30's, according to Prensky, the author falls slightly outside the age range for being a digital native, but to himself he challenges this as he feels he knows a sufficient amount and works at a university within the field of technology and computers.
Although the article was written in 2003, I found it really interesting, as not only does it nicely introduce the notion and concepts, it provides a counter argument, drawing upon personal experiences. Personally, I found it really helpful in obtaining a greater understanding of Prenskys ideas.
http://technologysource.org/article/digital_natives_digital_immigrants/
This webpage was published on The University Of North Carolina's website and is one persons summary and opinions in Digital Natives and Digital Immigration.
The article begins with introducing the work of Marc Prensky, the main figure in the whole notion of digital immigration and natives. It talks about what Prensky said, and moves onto the authors own opinions and experiences. Although he thinks Prensky made soem valid points and a good distinction and understanding of those who grasp technology easier than others, he disagrees with many results Prensky made. Being in his 30's, according to Prensky, the author falls slightly outside the age range for being a digital native, but to himself he challenges this as he feels he knows a sufficient amount and works at a university within the field of technology and computers.
Although the article was written in 2003, I found it really interesting, as not only does it nicely introduce the notion and concepts, it provides a counter argument, drawing upon personal experiences. Personally, I found it really helpful in obtaining a greater understanding of Prenskys ideas.
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